1227 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01500-0053Map
Owner of record: Kern 90, LLC
1227 Madison Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1958 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 94 residential units across 17 floors. The owner of record is Kern 90, LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2025. 14 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 53
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 27
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water penetration at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 15c, 13th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 15C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water penetration at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 15c, 13th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2025 · Apt 15C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 15c, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 15C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak on the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15c, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 15C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15c, 15th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 15C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall
Mar 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18a, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 18A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 18a, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 18A
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 2nd room from north at east, the private hallway located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 4H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door leading to terrace located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... and mildew ( approx 10 sq ft) on ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector one missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, apartment at south
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3g, 3rd story, apartment at south
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vent in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, apartment at south
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vent in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, apartment at south
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3g, 3rd story, apartment at south
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, apartment at south
Feb 27, 2006 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 53
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to priv res elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2015
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 22, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 26, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 4, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7499
Aug 24, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p7500
Aug 24, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jan 13, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 13, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Jan 13, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Oct 28, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building facade & appurtenances.observed below 11th floor window sill exp #4 west elevation loose & dislodged mortar fragment.11th floor left side of exp #1 north elevation degraded
Jun 15, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
/56y10/44h10/01r11/03e10/ kone inc. lic# 38001 submitted a notarized statement to be used on the dismissal of pvt# 486685. after an inspection conducted on 6/23/14 reveals that the statement was false the viola
Jun 23, 2014 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
56y10,44h10,01r11,70o02,03e10,39o02,64m07,41w07,42q07,17m07,18h11,18i11,71b07,56y10-repair oil leak,44h10-traction sheave worn,01r11-update stop switch inside car,70o02-clean pit,03e10-car doors rubbing adjust
Jun 23, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls & appurtenances.defects noted:camopy @ bldg entrancy @ front of bldg is missing decorative stone cladding @ various location exposing underling weather proof measure.rem:maintain
Apr 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
98bb05.99bb05.50b06.56y10.70o02.60q03.98bb05 perform & file 5yr test t99bb05 perform & file 1yr test 50b06 properly secure wires to generator with greenfield 56y10 repair leak on hoist machine 70o02 cleran dirt
Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
98bb05.99bb05.56y10.70o02.98bb05 perform & file 5yr test 99bb05 perform & file 1 yr test 56y10 repair leak on hoist machine 70o02 clean dirty pit
Oct 10, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans-non-conforming work noted. (1)floor designations not properly specified under application 104274526 dated 11-15-05. basement is 1st floor and 1st floor is 2nd floor (2) d
Dec 9, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46#7,50e11,57o2. 46- no 2x bridge on hoist cables and counter weight cables. 50- main machine gear making noise. 57- pit dirty.
Sep 11, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50l,50 remedy excess vibration and noise on motor generator set.
Apr 16, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 8E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 15C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 15C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 15C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 13, 2025 · Apt 15C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 13, 2025 · Apt 15C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2025 · Apt 15C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2025 · Apt 15C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 15C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 15C
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 15C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 15C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 15C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 15S
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 15S
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 4, 2021 · Apt PENTHO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 18A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 18A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 18A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 18A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 18A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2018 · Apt PHA
Close - General
Floor
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 14D
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt 14D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 15B
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 4H
Close - General
Windows
Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 4H
Close - General
Doors
Aug 7, 2006 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2006 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 11, 2006 · Apt 3G
Close - General
Mold
Jan 23, 2006 · Apt 3G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2006 · Apt 3G
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jan 9, 2006 · Apt 3G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt 17AB
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 24, 2003 · Apt 17AB
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D6)
- Year built
- 1958
- Floors
- 17
- Residential units
- 94
- Building area
- 117,340 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,071 ft²
- Zoning
- R10
- Community board
- 108
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 1500 / 53
- Assessed value
- $16,020,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137529, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.
Questions about 1227 Madison Avenue
Who owns 1227 Madison Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kern 90, LLC.
Does 1227 Madison Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 1227 Madison Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 18% of its 94 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1227 Madison Avenue built?
City records list 1958 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1227 Madison Avenue?
It has 94 residential units and 98 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.